We had a very cosy meeting in April as you can see in this photo.

When the original venue had to withdraw, the Magraths offered their building site as nothing else was available.  They have now finished building and we can look forward to seeing this room in slightly better condition when we next go back to Lesmurdie.

Graham

On Sunday May 3 2009, 15 MGs gathered at the zoo car park for the annual President's run. The weather was excellent (and has been for weeks) so it was tops down for those who could enjoy the 'wind in their hair' or lack of it in case of some people!

 

Angela had written instructions to get us to the Riding for the Disabled in Pinjar and then to our picnic lunch spot at the Rotary Park in Wanneroo. Some members (they have blamed grandchildren, not being in an MG at the time, not having their GPS or GIL (gee I'm lost) device on - got lost! Angela - your instructions were very good and welcomed by most members.

 

After we sped (within limits) north on the freeway, we regrouped before travelling to Pinjar and the tranquil setting of the RDA. Morning tea was provided thanks to Angela and ladies from the RDA and we were free to talk about lost members and wander around the horses.

 

Our Jack thoroughly enjoyed the chooks and being outdoors on such a beautiful day. During the visit Di Magrath presented the president of the RDA (Ian Hudson - our MGOC President) with a cheque for $500 to help keep our horse, that we sponsor, in hay or whatever he requires.

We all eventually left (some had battery troubles) with full bellies and drove to the park in Wanneroo. You could blame a car crash (not one of us) for some of us not making it to the park until a little later but you couldn't blame the wonderfully typed directions by Angela - they were excellent.

 

As the kiddies play area was rather busy and the parking there impossible, we drove a little further on and found parking for all our cars and shade for our chairs. We all had a jolly time chatting and eating - some ate more than others eh Jack!

 

All in all, a great MGOC day. Thanks for organizing it Ian and Angela.

 

Sally

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These results from the outing to the Go-carts indicate someone knows how to go fast.

The MGOC of WA is proud to sponsor a horse at Riding for the Disabled, Capricorn Group.  Here is a picture of Brandy.

Well off we go again another SFR this time back to Collie. We started from Taylor reserve in Vic Park. Angela and I had the roof up as we went through a couple of showers heading down from Kinross(aka Sth Geraldton)

Heading off at approx 9am we didn’t have any idea what the day would hold. We decided to take it easy and not drive to fast so that Angela would have a chance to pick up the clues etc. That worked out really well as we picked up the first day winners “boxed pen set” after answering the tie breaker question.

Thanks to Barbara for her support, not Barbara Anderson, another Barbara, long story. After winding through the hills we stopped for morning tea at Serpentine dam carpark. All good tea and cake then off to have lunch at Narrogin via Boddinton.

The ladies at the Narrogin golf club were getting a bit worried as it was around 2pm when we got there for lunch which was very nice by then as we were all getting hungry. Then away for a short 3 hour drive to Collie arriving approx 5pm. A long day as most agreed. Then a quick tub and into the evening wining and dining. The food and drinks at the Collie Ridge Motel were great as were the rooms.

As mentioned earlier Angela and I picked up the first prize for the day. As we went back to our room at 12 I received a call from John & Liz Yates who were at a party in Karratha and decided to call me, another long story, and they both send their best wishes to everyone. Day 2 and we headed off at 9ish to Dwellingup for morning tea and onto Leonder for another superb lunch.

At lunch the day 2 winners were announced and Tom & Anne Bullock received a “boxed pen set” also the results of the singing contest from Saturday night was announced with Sally, Ann and yours truly picking up the prize for our rendition of “click go the shears” no not a “boxed pen set” but some wine. Just what we needed more alcohol. Also Brian & Margarita Letts won the early bird draw and had the entry fee refunded.

All in all a good SFR for the MGOC. First day a little long we think but overall a good weekend.
We look forward to next year.
Regards
Ian & Angela.

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NARROGIN GOLF CLUB

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